Smoke Signals Section: NDN News for October 2006
 
Headlines and news you may have missed - local, provincial and international...be sure to send us your smoke signals to share with our readers! Comments? send them to spiritlinking@shaw.ca or use the "send a letter" box at the top right. Here's the headlines below; just click on the hyperlinked words (shown in blue) or scroll down the page for more details.
 
•  A new feature of http://www.vancouvermetis.com/ is a list of inexpensive rentals in our area.  This list is prepared by a volunteer and will be updated frequently; hope it helps and all the best to you!  J.Paul Stevenson, Vancouver Metis Community Association <Merçi !>
• Please note the CNPR (Centre for Native Policy and Research) is moving  to North Vancouver in December
• Patrick King has now replaced Jody Watt as the Manager of the YWCA Employment Resource Centre. To reach Patrick please email pking@ywcavan.org  or phone 604-263-5005 ext 101.
• Great show! Want to get inspired about ways technology can enhance YOUR community? Watch CEDAR AND SILICON …
• SFU updates from First Nations Student Life Coordinator, Linsey Ernst will be off for one day on Friday November 10, 2006. Apply now for spring semester SFU student bursaries. Go on-line between November 6 – November 17, 2006.
•  $6.1-million Strategy to Increase Support for Foster Parents, Children: Foster families will see increased funding, a recruitment campaign, improved training under a three-point strategy  Details of announcement and link to press release
•  Free Christmas dinner for Independent Youth...Saturday December 16th, 2006 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. There will be lots of home-cooked food, take-home decorations and gifts to make the holiday season special for young people in Vancouver details below...
• Xaxli'p Community Meetings - Vancouver and Kamloops dates!
• The Province and the In-SHUCK-ch Nation have signed an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) that will lay the foundation for a future treaty in the Lillooet River Valley  Details of announcement and links to press release.
•  Check the Calendar of Events for info about Women's History Month in October and contribute now to the Aboriginal Women's Empowerment E-zine! Host your gathering in December to help us celebrate 100 Aborignal Women in 100 days!
•  ThinkNDN Compilation CD on sale now - see last issue's Smoke Signals article
•  A big thanks to Dave Wilson, Choctow graphic artist, for his help with my "Thank You" postcards are ready for order. Check out article, this issue.YAAY, Dave! YOKOKE (thanks, in Choctaw).
 
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Province Launches Fostering Recruitment Initiative Under Changes for Children Strategy
October 30, 2006… $6.1-million Strategy to Increase Support for Foster Parents, Children: Foster families will see increased funding, a recruitment campaign and improved training under a three-point strategy launched today by Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh. "We support the strategy and welcome the increases.  Our authorities have been lobbying for these changes for quite some time and there is a lot more work to be done for our families," said Rose MacKay, CEO of the Northern First Nations Child and Family Services Authority.  Click for Press Release : http://www.nationtalk.ca/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4335
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Treaty news
BC Province Approves Seventh Agreement-In-Principle
MISSION, BC – The Province and the In-SHUCK-ch Nation have signed an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) that will lay the foundation for a future treaty in the Lillooet River Valley, announced Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Michael de Jong. “There is always a great sense of accomplishment when negotiations reach this stage and I applaud all the parties for achieving this milestone,” said de Jong. Click for Press Release  http://www.nationtalk.ca/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4302

Want more updates on Treaties? Don't forget to attend the AFOA BC Winter Seminar Conference Dec. 4 and 5 with Treaty Commissioner Mike Harcourt...see article, this issue.

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CNPR is moving!

As of December 1st, 2006, the Centre for Native Policy and Research will have a new home. We can be contacted at:   Telephone: 604-913-2193 and Fax: 604-913-2196 Suite 808-100 Park Royal West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2   All email addresses will remain the same.   Have a great day!   Cheryl, Ginger, Natasha, and Tammy. Visit their website at www.cnpr.ca and subscribe to their newsletter - it's a great resource!

If you are in the area of the festivals, be sure to go and watch the screenings!
 
Evangelia Ozek
Director, International Sales & Acquisitions
Directrice, ventes internationales et acquisitions
eozek@cineteleaction.com
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Want to get inspired about ways technology can enhance YOUR community?
 Watch CEDAR AND SILICON
 
Tape it or watch on Dec 04,  11:00 AM PST - and for those of you on the First Nations Technology Council, you'll be proud of Dan, Jesse, Gwen and others!
 
This documentary tells the story of First Nations in British Columbia who are using Fortune 500 computer technology to protect and enhance their culture and government.
 
Dramatic innovations in information technology are creating exciting new opportunities for British Columbia's 203 First Nations communities. Telecommunications and the Internet are enhancing education, health care, governance, and the preservation of language and culture. This program showcases how First Nations are using information and communications technology to bring transformative change to individual lives and entire communities. 
 
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***Please forward this on to other Xaxli'p members in your area***
Xaxli'p Community Meeting
Kamloops, BC
Days Inn, 1285 Trans Canada Highway West
 
Telephone: (250)374-5911
Date: November 25, 2006 (Saturday)
Time: 5pm-9pm (dinner provided)
 
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Xaxli'p Community Meeting
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre
 (Chief Simon Baker Room)
 
1607 Hastings Street East, Vancouver
Telephone: (604)251-4844
Date: December 2, 2006 (Saturday)
Time: 5pm-9pm (dinner provided)
 
 For further information please contact Crystal Narcisse at the Xaxli'p Administration Office between 8-4 monday-friday toll free  @ 1-888-321-2711.
 
Or you can email me at narcissist22@hotmail.com , or council@xaxlip.ca
shenra04@yahoo.ca 
 

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